phyllosphere

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Phyllosphere — The phyllosphere is a term used in microbiology to refer to leaf surfaces or total above ground surfaces of a plant as a habitat for microorganisms. The below ground bacterial habitat (i.e. the root surfaces) are referred to as the… … Wikipedia

Pink-Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs — Commonly abbreviated to PPFMs, these bacteria are members of the genus Methylobacterium and are commonly found in soil, dust, various fresh water supplies and on plant surfaces. Research has suggested that PPFMs can benefit host plants in a… … Wikipedia